Operation Rhino (2001)

Operation Rhino (United States vs Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan & Taliban) took place in 2001 during War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).

Battle facts

• Year: 2001
• Date: 19 October 2001
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
• Side A: United States
• Side B: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Taliban
• Commanders (A): General Tommy Franks (Commander, USCENTCOM), Lieutenant General Dell Dailey (Commander, JSOC), Colonel Joseph Votel (Commander, 75th Ranger Regiment), Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Banach (Commander, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment)
• Commanders (B): Mullah Omar (not present)
• Casualties: No casualties in the operation, 2 killed in a helicopter crash while on standby for CSAR. (United States), 11 killed (allegedly) (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan & Taliban)
• Outcome: U.S. victory
• Coordinates: 30.487°, 64.526°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Operation Rhino · Wikidata entry